Pharmacy
Whether you're an experienced pharmacist or pharmacy technician, or starting out in the field, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia offers you the opportunity to realize the incredible difference you can make in the lives of children and their families. You'll quickly recognize the impact our level of commitment and multitude of resources can make in your career.
As one of the largest pediatric pharmacy departments in the country, we provide you with the chance to utilize your unique pharmacist and pharmacy technician skills in a variety of areas.
Make a choice
As a member of the Pharmacy Department at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, you'll thrive and grow in a talented, dynamic environment. You'll work as part of an interdisciplinary team, with nationally recognized pediatric physicians. Our department consists of inpatient pharmacies and outpatient pharmacies including a hospital-based and a satellite oncology clinic. You'll work collaboratively with clinical pharmacists in many specialized areas including infectious disease, oncology, pediatric intensive care, cardiac intensive care and neonatal intensive care.
In addition, our home care pharmacists care for children with conditions ranging from routine to the most complex. They often collaborate on home care management with specialties such as hematology and endocrinology.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is at the forefront of pediatric healthcare and major research initiatives. As a member of our department, you'll have access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology, including a pharmacy computer system integrated with hospital physician order entry system, Pyxis Medstation® and C2 safe®, Bar Code technology®, Automix/Micromix Compounder®, Macro/Micro Compounder®, and on-line drug information including our own Formulary, Micromedex®, Facts and Comparison® and Medical Literature®.
Make a difference
Learning, growing, thriving and helping make being a pharmacist or pharmacy technician at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia exciting and unique. While making a difference in the life of a child, you can also make a difference in your own life, with enriching opportunities and generous benefits. You'll find significant opportunities for professional skill development through an in-depth orientation program, extensive continuing education, and the chance to be a part of research and education.
